Silverfish Control & Removal

Looking for help with a silverfish issue in your home? Don’t worry at Termitrust we know silverfish so you don’t have to.

Silverfish, whilst generally harmless to humans, are a great a nuisance around the home. They are known to contaminate food and potentially destroy property, particularly clothing and curtains.

A professional treatment by Termitrust is your best choice to reduce the presence of silverfish in your home and save you the hassle. We are trained in silverfish biology, breeding habits and the latest methods of keeping them at bay.

Most importantly, we know silverfish in your local area. We have pest technicians on the ground in the following key locations and other surrounding regions:

For a no pressure quote and free advice please call us, fill out the Make an Enquiry form or contact your local Termitrust Service Centre.

Silverfish Information

Silverfish

Silverfish are fast moving, wingless insects that grow up to 15mm. They are covered with silvery scales that are easily detached. Silverfish are sometimes known as “bristletails” due to the three slender “antenna-like” appendages from their abdomen. Females lay 1-3 eggs in a batch. The young resemble small adults and may reach adulthood in 3-4 months and live for 3-4 years.

Like so many other insects, silverfish are nocturnal and during the day hide in cracks and crevices, or amongst cardboard and paper. They like clutter, and will feed on paper (including wallpaper and books), fabrics and clothing, and almost anything containing starches or glues.

Silverfish like high humidity or damp as they need moisture to survive. They prefer locations that are rarely disturbed such as roof voids, wardrobes and stored cartons. For these reasons the full extent of infestations may often go undetected.

Targeted Silverfish Treatments

We have a range of specific treatments using registered products. Our professional technicians firstly identify affected areas; and will then recommend the most suitable treatment.

These include :

Dusts or

Liquid applications

We will also ensure you are equipped with helpful tips to limit future problems.

Did You Know?

Silverfish are great runners, and can escape most of their predators such as spiders and centipedes

Cinnamon is commonly used to deter silverfish however this does not kill the insect or its eggs

Silverfish are thought to be one of the oldest insects in the world and were around hundreds of millions of years before dinosaurs